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PostSubject: Retired leopard - worth it?   Sat Jun 26, 2010 1:31 am
Today I've purchased one of Safari's older leopard:
Those who have it: Did I make a mistake or is this figure good enough to keep?
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sat Jun 26, 2010 10:35 am
Gabe,you can never make mistakes when it comes to figurines!Every new one is nice! Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sat Jun 26, 2010 4:07 pm
Perhaps you're right... I'll judge it as soon as it comes.

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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sat Jun 26, 2010 4:57 pm
It looks nice, perhaps ask Gab, he collects Safari ltd and I'm sure he has this model.
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sun Jun 27, 2010 12:23 am
Thanks for the advice, Harriet. But I guess I should be patient a bit to examine the figure personally. I'm so impatient... Neutral

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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sun Jun 27, 2010 1:19 am
Looks beautiful, but I don't have it so I can't tell you either.
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:48 am
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Today I've purchased one of Safari's older leopard:
Those who have it: Did I make a mistake or is this figure good enough to keep?
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sun Jun 27, 2010 9:03 am
Looks good in your photo Torben.
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sun Jun 27, 2010 9:15 am
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Looks good in your photo Torben.

Thanks Harriet,

but i will try to make a better photo.
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sun Jun 27, 2010 2:06 pm
Wow! Thanks so much, Torben!
Now I know what to expect! Very Happy

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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sun Jun 27, 2010 4:33 pm
I think you just made a good hunting, Gabe.
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sun Jun 27, 2010 4:53 pm
What a great model.

Congratulations on your find cheers
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:37 pm
Thank you, Rio and Lasersword1973! It's my very first 'retired' one! sunny

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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:57 pm
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Thank you, Rio and Lasersword1973! It's my very first 'retired' one! sunny

I think you will like it! the retired one look better.

This is mine!

With New paint on latest version

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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:08 pm
Got it today - I was disappointed to discover that the figure lacks the quality and realism I expect.
Never going to buy old figures (not from Safari Ltd. at least) Mad

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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:27 pm
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Got it today - I was disappointed to discover that the figure lacks the quality and realism I expect.
Never going to buy old figures (not from Safari Ltd. at least) Mad
That's a shame, sorry you were disappointed with it Gabe.
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:08 am
This is my problem too, Gabe. Since I am also buying my stuffs most of the time on line, everything is a gamble to me too. But one thing I have learned, when in comes to the big cats, I have always put my money to the Papo without any doubt needed. If I am not sure, I normally look out for other people's suggestions and recommendations first.

Too bad that you didn't like what you just had. I know how it feels too. It was the same feelings when I purchased my very first Safari Ltd's Giraffe, Camel, Baboon with the baby and I forgot what else. I was totally upset when I first saw them.

I am not saying Safari Ltd's figure isn't that good. But I am very careful now in choosing their figures. I guess I am still stick to my plan that I will only buy their Wings of the World and nothing else... At least for now.


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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Thu Jul 01, 2010 4:57 am
Too bad. Sorry to hear that you don't like it. It looks like it would be a great one.
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:58 pm
Thanks for your um... consolations(?) Laughing
I feel OK now - it costed me only $5; not a big deal. However, I'll definitely buy Safari's cape buffalo (with the birdies on top) and their hyena. I thing they look good both in catalog pix and reality.

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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:17 pm
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Thanks for your um... consolations(?) Laughing
I feel OK now - it costed me only $5; not a big deal. However, I'll definitely buy Safari's cape buffalo (with the birdies on top) and their hyena. I thing they look good both in catalog pix and reality.


I believe the Cape Buffalo is one of their best figures but I don't like the uneven legs. For me the new Papo's Cape Buffalo is still the best Cape Buffalo ever made (at least in this recent years).

If you are referring to their old Hyena, then don't buy it. I already made a terrible mistake from buying that, don't follow me. No

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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:48 pm
you mean this hyena? (and what do you mean "uneven legs" in the buffalo?)
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:21 pm
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you mean this hyena? (and what do you mean "uneven legs" in the buffalo?)
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Yes, exactly. This Hyena is totally for a kids to play and not for an adult individuals to collect. The Buffalo's legs is not very strong as the Schleich and the Papo's. But still a very descent addition though. Although the White Wolf is a good one but a little big in size. I am sorry that I couldn't take any pictures because they are not with me now. But I am serious to say, the Hyena is a no no. No
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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:57 pm
Thanks for telling me that! Guess I'll have to wait till Papo or Schleich would come up with a decent looking hyena.

Concerning the buffalo, did you mean that the plastic is soft in the legs section? is this what you meant? or is it less "muscular-looking"?

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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Sat Jul 03, 2010 5:54 pm
Concerning the buffalo, did you mean that the plastic is soft in the legs section? is this what you meant? or is it less "muscular-looking"?[/quote]

Both actually.


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PostSubject: Re: Questions about Safari Ltd   Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:35 am
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Thanks for telling me that! Guess I'll have to wait till Papo or Schleich would come up with a decent looking hyena.

Concerning the buffalo, did you mean that the plastic is soft in the legs section? is this what you meant? or is it less "muscular-looking"?

Mine has no soft legs Very Happy .

Actually, the legs of my safari are harder than the legs of my Schleich buffalo. Wink


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